On this page: Notifying the DVLA What next when scrapping? Why use National Scrap Car Once your motor has been collected and you’ve been paid for your vehicle, it’s time to let the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) know that you’re no longer the registered owner of the vehicle and it’s no longer in […]
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Insurance Write-Off Categories Explained
On this page: Cat S Cat N Cat B Cat A Salvage category FAQs If you’ve been in the unfortunate position of having a written off vehicle in your possession, knowing what to do for the best can be difficult. Insurance companies can be quick to offer average quotes for your damaged vehicle, and finding […]
What is a Certificate of Destruction or COD?
A Certificate of Destruction (CoD) is a document given in receipt of a vehicle being scrapped. This certificate proves that the previous owner has disposed of their vehicle responsibly and relieves them of all legal responsibility. On this page: How the CoD works Certificate of Destruction FAQs How the COD works Current legislation states that […]
What is an End of Life Vehicle?
An End of Life (ELV) is a vehicle which as the name suggests, is a vehicle which has reached the end of its life, and is no longer roadworthy. ELVs can be old, worn or vehicles which have been involved in an accident. On this page: End of life vehicle disposal Types of ELVs The […]
How To Get Rid of Your Old Car
When it comes to getting rid of your old motor, the amount of options in front of you can be exhausting. Do you sell it, trade it in or perhaps give it away, and what about scrapping? Knowing what to do for the best can be hard to figure out. So, we’ve put together the […]
Beware of Car Insurance Fraudsters
Tips on how to avoid being the victim of insurance scams Surely ‘Insurance Fraud’ isn’t an uncommon term to many of us but what exactly is it? Insurance fraud is an act committed to obtain benefit, usually financial, or some type of advantage which you are not entitled to. From staged car crashes to personal […]
Getting Advice on your Car Problems
How to fix your car without breaking the bank Owning a car comes with a lot of responsibility. Unfortunately, because cars are complicated machines which often breakdown and have problems, you may find yourself without a vehicle if your current one packs in. If you’re not a car mechanic or do not have a great […]
Why Choose Summer Tyres?
Did you know that many countries across Europe have it as a legal requirement that drivers need to keep two sets of tyres in their car? One of these sets is winter tyres, and the other are summer tyres. Summer vs Winter Tyres The two tyres are very different and will help the driver to […]
Get prepared for your car’s MOT Test
Top tips to help your car pass its MOT Probably one out of the most nerve racking tasks to accomplish is taking your car for its annual MOT inspection to ensure it is certifiable to drive on the road. It need not be a worrisome experience if you make a few basic preparations in advance, […]
Road Laws Across the Globe – A Closer Look at “jaywalking”
A “jaywalking” guide for Brits traveling abroad. Across the globe, several countries are enforcing fines for “jaywalking” in a bid to deter members of the public from not using designated crossings. It is important to know about jaywalking, as many Brits wrongly think that as they can cross the road anywhere in the UK, they […]